Kyrgyz lawmakers have introduced a bill that would allow parents to give their children double surnames at birth. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the country’s law on civil registration to accommodate this change. Currently, Kyrgyz law dictates a child receives a single surname, typically that of the father. Supporters of the bill argue that double surnames would recognize both parental lineages and promote gender equality. The initiative aims to provide greater flexibility for families and reflect evolving societal norms regarding family names. The bill is now subject to consideration and debate within the Kyrgyz parliament, the Jogorku Keneesh. If passed, the change would impact the registration of births and the legal naming of children in Kyrgyzstan.